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Exness vs eToro

Head-to-head comparison of fees, platforms, regulation, and trading conditions to help you choose the right EU broker in 2026.

E
Exness
Est. 2008 · Limassol, Cyprus
8.8
VS
e
eToro
Est. 2007 · Tel Aviv, Israel
8.5

Quick Verdict

Exness
3 categories won
Tied
1 categories
eToro
3 categories won

Exness scores higher overall at 8.8/10 vs 8.5/10.

Score Comparison

OverallExness wins
Exness8.8
eToro8.5
Fees & CostsExness wins
Exness9.3
eToro7.5
PlatformsTie
Exness8.5
eToro8.5
RegulationeToro wins
Exness8.8
eToro9.3
ExecutionExness wins
Exness9.2
eToro7.8
SupportExness wins
Exness8.5
eToro8.0
EducationeToro wins
Exness7.0
eToro8.5
InstrumentseToro wins
Exness8.2
eToro9.2

Trading Conditions

ConditionExnesseToro
Min Deposit$10$50
EUR/USD Spread0.0 pips (Raw), 0.3 pips (Pro), 1.0 pips (Standard)1.0 pips
Commission$3.50 per lot per side (Raw), None (Pro/Standard)None (spread-only)
Leverage (Retail)30:130:1
Leverage (Pro)Unlimited (offshore)400:1
Swap-FreeYesNo
Withdrawal FeeFree (instant withdrawals available)$5 per withdrawal

Platform Comparison

Exness Platforms

  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Exness Terminal
  • Exness App
Account Types:

Standard, Standard Cent, Pro, Raw Spread, Zero

eToro Platforms

  • eToro Platform
  • eToro App
Account Types:

Retail, Professional, Corporate

Regulation & Safety

Exness Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKFSASeychelles
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

eToro Regulation

CySECCyprusFCAUKASICAustralia
ESMA CompliantYes
Neg. Balance ProtectionYes
Segregated FundsYes
Compensation Scheme

ICF up to EUR 20,000

Overall Verdict

WinnerExness8.8

Exness takes the overall win with a score of 8.8 vs 8.5, winning 3 out of 7 individual categories compared to eToro's 3.

In terms of costs, Exness also leads on fees. On the regulatory front, Exness though eToro has a regulatory edge.

Choose Exness if you prioritise its strengths in the categories where it leads. Choose eToro if you value the specific areas where it scores higher, such as regulation, education, and more.

CFD Risk Warning

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

This website is for informational purposes only. The content does not constitute investment advice. Trading leveraged products carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. EU retail leverage limits apply (ESMA): up to 30:1 on major FX pairs, 20:1 on minor FX, 20:1 on major indices, 10:1 on commodities, 5:1 on equities, 2:1 on crypto.